Casting the First Stone

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Summary: Casting The First Stone
Review: Castin The First Stone is the best book I have read in a long time. I started reading it and could not put it down. I had to keep looking at the book to realize this is only fiction. Anyone having religious beliefs and are Church members know that our main purpose of attending church is focusing on Jesus Christ and not the Minister. Ministers are only human and that is why we shouldn't put our tust in man. I can't say what I would have done if I was Curtis's wife, because until you are in a position don't say what you would do.I have recommended this book to over 25 people.

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Summary: Casting The First Stone had me up all night.
Review: I could not put this book down until I found out what happened to Tanya and her play boy husband, Reverend Curtis Black.

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Summary: Excellent subject matter, a must read
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed Ms. Roby's book. It speaks to several issues going on in several (but not all) churches today, which is very sad and unfortunate. I think every african american church going-member who is STRONG IN THEIR WALK should read this book. However, for the sake of a realistic plot and story, I loved it. Our book club, The F.I.R.M., gave it rave overall reviews. Thanks for being bold enough to tackle this subject. I must now backtrack and read previous novels to see how Ms. Roby's writing has developed over time. I look forward to future works and subjects.

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Summary: Casting the First Stone
Review: All I can say is thank you Kimberla for such an exciting story. The story was filled with so much drama that I could not stand to put it down. The villain, Reverend Curtis Black, was so horrible that I couldn't help but feel sorry for him. But on the other hand, it was hard for me to give his wife Tanya Black, the supposed victim, any sympathy. This made reading this book that much more enjoyable. This one will be hard to beat.

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Summary: Such an exciting and interesting book!
Review: I recently finished reading " Casting The First Stone". This book was simply amazing. This was my first time reading a book by Kimberla Lawson Roby. I have seen her name around, but I never read one of her books before. I am a member of the Black Expressions book club, and that is where I ordered this book. Pastor Curtis Black was a trip and half. That man was so low down. I didn't think he could get any lower, but I was wrong. Although I enjoyed the book, it would've been nice to know why Curtis did all that cheating. The book could've used some background information on Curtis. But I must say that Kimberla has captured my interest, and now I'll be on the lookout for more of her books. I don't really have a favorite female author. I can read anything by anyone, be it male or female. But I will certainly be looking out for her. I'm about to let my sister read " Casting The First Stone". And I'll be starting Eric Jermome Dickey's " Liars Game"

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Summary: A MUST READ
Review: I really enjoyed reading Casting The Firt Stone. Roby really showed the actuality of what goes on in the personal lives of some religious leaders. The characters were like people in everyone's hometown as well as church. This was the first book of Mrs. Roby's, but it won't be my last.

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Summary: Don't Take It So Personal
Review: Hi my name is Debbie Cooper and I am a member of the Uplifted Book Club in Houston.Our book club read Casting The First Stone the month of September 2000. I think the book was well written. Kim, girl you did a good job. Some of the other ladies in the book club could not shake the book. Some could and some could'nt.And maybe if you have a Rev. Black for a pastor then I can understand why you are so upset. But if you don't have a Rev. Black as a pastor don't sweat the small stuff. Kim keep writing about real life issues in the church and out of the church. Kim I have one question for you and that is did you have some personal experience on this subject? You can answer the question on the cruise if we meet.

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Summary: CAPTIVATING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: This book had me tripping the whole time. I can't believe how good this book has turn out to be, I mean I had read the reviews and everyone seem to had a good time with it and I am so happy that I did. I have to give Kimberla Lawson Roby a standing ovation on this book cause she has done an excellent job written this. I hope that everyone get there hands on this book cause there's a few things you can learn by reading from this book. Tanya had alot of strenght and will power to go through what her husband, Curtis, had done to her and the family and I was happy for her at the end even though she was a little bit contradictive in her part just what like the other reviewer had said . Curtis was something else he's that type of character that you want to strangle every time he told a straight up lie. He deserve what he gotten at the end as a matter of fact everyone deserve what the got at the end either good or bad. Like I said this is a must read don't let this book pass you by.

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Summary: Too Real For Words!!!!
Review: I heard about this book a while back but didn't want to read it because of the subject matter. I'm so glad that I didn't let that stop me. It's one of the best books I've read all year. Ms. Lawson has a way with the written word that left me hysterically laughing at one point and breathless in others. Curtis and Tanya could be people YOU live next door to. Curtis could be the "wolf in sheep's clothing" pastoring the church you belong to. That's just how real this story was to me. This is the perfect example of what happens when you forget WHO YOU ARE and more importantly WHOSE YOU ARE. So compelling was this story written that I actually found myself feeling sorry for Curtis. There was no other way for the story to end, but it was still a sad ending to his downward spiral of excess addiction. Excess money and excess women. I avidly await her next story! I plan to email her and let her know how much I enjoyed this story. Give her a chance. You will be very pleasantly surprised.

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Summary: Happens all the Time in Church
Review: This book was excellent! I loved the plot, it kept me wondering what was going to happen next. The characters were perfect and Curtis and Andriena got what they deserved! Tanya was my shero!